Siyam na matatapang na pelikula ang matutunghayan…IZA, RURU, JANINE, ROCCO, ALESSANDRA at POKWANG, kabilang sa bibida sa ‘Cinemalaya 22′ (ni: ROHN ROMULO) 

SAMPU ang pinili mula sa 199 scripts ang isinumite sa kategoryang feature films para 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival na may temang “Reel Reflections.”Pero siyam lang na kakaiba at matatapang na pelikula ang natapos at matutunghayan sa filmfest. 

Kabilang sa mga artista ng Cinemalaya 22 feature films sina Ruru Madrid, Iza Calzado, Ronnie Lazaro, Sue Ramirez, Jhong Hilario, Janine Gutierrez, Alessandra de Rossi, Lucas Andalio, Cherry Pie Picache, Jackie Lou Blanco, Marietta Subong (Pokwang), Joey Marquez, Zaijian Jaranilla, Luis Alandy, Rocco Nacino, Nikki Valdez, Meryll Soriano, at Ruby Ruiz

Gaganapin ito sa Agosto 6, 2026, Huwebes, hanggang Agosto 18, Martes.

Ang main venue ng Cinemalaya 2026 ay ang Red Carpet Cinemas ng Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City. Partner venues pa rin ang Ayala Malls at Gateway Cineplex.

Ang opening film ay ang Enjoy Your Stay na tampok sina Mercedes Cabral, Anna Luna, Hasmine Killip, Irma Adlawan, Donna Cariaga, at Madeleine Nicolas, sa direksiyon nina Dominik Locher at Honeylyn Joy Alipio.

Ang closing film ay ang Filipiña na bida si Jorrybell Agoto, kasama sina Carmen Castellanos, Teroy Guzman, Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, Isabel Sicat, at Nour Hooshmand, sa panulat at direksiyon ni Rafael Manuel.

Bahagi naman naging Facebook post ni FDCP Chairman Jose Javier Reyes matapos ang mediacon ng Cinemalaya 22 noong Hulyo 8, 2026 sa Grand Atrium ng Shangri-La Plaza: “This will be ONE OF THE BEST EDITIONS of the most important national film festival in our country.

“The full-length and short films in competition are all TOP CALIBER OFFERINGS.

“Mabuhay ang malayang paglalahad ng pelikula. MABUHAY ANG CINEMALAYA!”

Narito ang Top 9 Full-length Finalists ng Cinemalaya 22:

A.NI.MAL

Cast: Maxine Ignacio, Frances Makil- Ignacio, Jojit Lorenzo, Bituin Escalante, Anthony Falcon, Reymund Domingo.

Written and directed by Dustin Celestino.

2 VALID IDs 

Cast: Marietta Subong (Pokwang), Meryll Soriano, Zaijian Jaranilla, Joey Marquez

Directed by Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz

GANGGANG 

Cast: Raine Dela Cruz, Kenneth “Butchoy” Vincent Mendoza, Don Rishmond Cerbito, Prince España, Brian Arda, Don Melvin Boongaling, Katrish Aristoki, Elora Españo, Hershey Neri, Pau Benitez, Anton Nolasco, Francis Mata, Tabs Sumulong, Manuel Genabe, Pio Raphael Benedicto, Jers Guiwa, Raphael del Prado, Jhaniel Pellado, Rencel Bago, Gene Trillana, Dave Ignacio, Wesley “Budoy” San Sebastian, Marian Lavado, April Obnamia, Alicia Bea Obligado.

Written and directed by JL Burgos.

HAND OF GOD 

Cast: Iza Calzado, Ruru Madrid, Ronnie Lazaro, Sue Ramirez, KDOmalin, Jhong Hilario, Cholo Barretto, Edwin Nombre, Rosh Barman, Tyke Sanchez.

Writtenand directed by Mark Duane Angos.

MAG-IINA 

Cast: Janine Gutierrez, Jackie Lou Blanco, Lucas Andalio, Cherry Pie Picache, Agot Isidro, Ness Roque, Bart Guingona, AlejandraCortez.

Directed by Giancarlo Abrahan and Guelan Varelan-Luarca.

KAKA SA YAWAN 

Cast: Beaver Magtalas, Luis Alandy, Nikki Valdez, Bryce Nicolo Mecader, Dennis Dato, Noelle Polack, Karl Medina, Queenay Mercado, Deanne Bautista, Benediz Ramos.

Written and directed by Alpha Habon.

STATUS: REJECTED 

Cast: Ruby Ruiz, Alessandra de Rossi, Beverly Salviejo, Yani Villarosa.

Written and directed by Vahn Leinard Pascual.

TAYO LANG ANG NAKAKAALAM 

Cast: Martin Eacudero, Yayo Aguila, Miguel Ordon, Epy Quizon, Mads Nicolas, Bodjie Pascua, Bong Cabrera, Adrian Lindayag, Nour Hooshmand.

Directed by David Corpuz.

TIRIK 

Cast: Rocco Nacino, Floyd Tena, Chai Fonacier, Jess Mendoza, Glenn Sevilla Mas, Justin Mclaire, Brian Arda, Hershey Neri, BorOcampo, Hope Summer Skye.

Directed by May-i Guia Padilla.Narito naman ang 10 shorts films ang napili mula sa 278 entries:

ELENITA ELENA ELAINE by Gabriela Serrano

HONEY, MY LOVE, SO SWEET by JT Trinidad

HOY, HOY, INGAT! by Norvin delos Santoskung paano kakalas. by Joseph Vitali

PARA-PARAAN by Mae Chan

RUNO! by Lysa Catolico and Jazmine Pateña

SILKSCREEN by Rey Anthony Villaverde

SORBETES by Jennissie Gilbuena

THE KEEPER by Nolan Rae Fabular and TRNZ

THE RIVER FLOWS IN DIFFERENT PLACES by Lot-Lot Hermosura